Chiefs vs. Ravens Live Updates: AFC Championship Bound After Kansas City victory
BALTIMORE, MD – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC Championship game on January 28, 2024, securing thier spot in Super Bowl LVIII. The victory, played at M&T Bank Stadium, marks the Chiefs’ sixth consecutive AFC Championship appearance.
This contest pitted two of the league’s most dynamic offenses against formidable defenses, with the stakes being a trip to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. The Ravens, boasting the NFL’s top-ranked defense, aimed to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since their Super Bowl XXXV victory. Kansas City, seeking their second Super Bowl title in four years, overcame a challenging road habitat and a resolute Ravens squad. The Chiefs will face either the Detroit Lions or San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024.
The game remained a defensive struggle throughout, with both teams trading field goals in the first half. kansas City took a 7-3 lead into halftime after isiah Pacheco’s one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Ravens responded with a touchdown of their own early in the third quarter, tying the game at 10-10.
Mahomes, despite facing consistent pressure, orchestrated a crucial fourth-quarter drive culminating in a 32-yard touchdown pass to Rashee Rice with just under two minutes remaining. The Ravens’ final drive stalled, sealing the Chiefs’ victory. Mahomes finished the game completing 30 of 39 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown. Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ quarterback, completed 13 of 22 passes for 152 yards.